"CHILDREN & VIOLENCE AGAINST ANIMALS:THE IMPACT ON SOCIETY" Innocent children, who instinctively love and are drawn to animals, are being taught to hunt, trap and kill at tender ages, before they can even understand what it means to cruelly take the life of another living being. Contrary to what many assume, hunters, make up a larger and more influential community than we have imagined. They are becoming more sophisticated in their killings and more cruel in their bloodsports. Their children are not only made to witness the despicable cruelty inflicted upon their victims, but are also taught how to do it for pleasure, prizes and for money. Some children have become "expert" bow hunters at ages as young as 6 or 7. Instead of being taught the meaning of compassion, they are learning to be devoid of feelings for non-human animals. What will the future hold for a society that does not value the lives of all sentient beings? We have unfortunately, already begun to see the results. We would like to invite all those knowledgeable about child development, education, psychology, as well as the general public, to join us for discussions and to explore strategies for action.